AY23 Academic Catalog/Handbook

Auto Basic Maintenance and Detailing Technician Technical Certificate of Credit

** NOT ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS **

This certificate program includes automobile system inspection and maintenance as well as vehicle exterior and interior inspection and reconditioning. Major topics include: safety in the shop, basic tools and equipment, basic vehicle maintenance procedures, and vehicle detailing equipment and procedures.

Students may enter the Auto Basic Maintenance and Detailing Technician program any semester. A full-time student can complete the program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 9 semester credit hours.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • South Campus (Dublin)

Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Auto Basic Maintenance and Detailing Technician program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to enter the auto service industry as entry level basic maintenance and detailing technicians.

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $1,562.00

Books & Supplies: $1,400.00

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

Admission Requirements

OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:

  • COMPASS/ASSET,
  • SAT,
  • ACT,
  • PSAT,
  • PACT,
  • Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
  • HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.

The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy

Curriculum

Occupational Courses

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ACRP 1000Introduction to Auto Collision Repair

4

66

ACRP 1030Car Detailing

3

120

AUTT 1010Automotive Technology Introduction

2

45

Program Pathway

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2